Fall I Want (Cozy Creek Collection #1)

by Lyra Parish

The lights are glowing in Hollow Manor, the black mansion that’s rumored to be haunted by a woman and her two children. All murdered by their father, who disappeared soon after.

“I look forward to learning why. It’s the same expression you had when you handed me my coffee. It’s a flash of recognition. Tell me, Pumpkin, what is it I remind you of?”

“Falling in love with me wouldn’t be the worst thing to happen to you, would it?” “No. Losing you would,”

“But you’ll say yes and it will be the greatest thing that’s ever happened to you. You’re his queen, the only woman who can sit beside him, not only as his wife, but as his equal. You’ve been waiting for confirmation that he’s the man in your dreams. He is and always has been. Twin flames. Mirrored souls.”

She’ll walk into your life when you try to escape. She’ll speak of the dreams she had about you. They are you. Astral projections of yourself to your twin flame. Mirrored souls.

I’m sure Elvis will be great. I’m most excited about hearing him sing “Can’t Help Falling in Love.” It’s my motto. I’ve repeated it to myself every day since we danced in the rain together. I fell for you like raindrops fall from the sky. You’re my one true love, and I’m madly, deeply, obsessively in love with you. I’ve never been able to give anyone the real me until you. Autumn, you have me without barriers. No one else has ever made me feel safe. No one has ever made me feel seen. No one has ever loved me with all of themselves. I see it in your eyes and your heart. It’s in mine, too. Love like this has only been reserved for you, my good luck charm. My mother once told me to be known is to be loved. You know me. And I love you, Autumn. I love you like I’ve known you for a lifetime. Thank you for making me the happiest man alive.

Kiss each other good night every single night. Tomorrow isn’t promised. Never go to bed angry. I don’t care what happened. Laugh until your stomach hurts. It’s healthy for the soul. Say I love you as much as you can. One day, you might not be able to. Take a ridiculous number of pictures together. It’s the only way to turn back time. Be each other’s best friend. Because together, you can conquer anything. Share secrets and communicate. And never repeat what’s said. Forgive easily. Sometimes, it’s the only way to move forward. Love one another without barriers. Because then it’s limitless.